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27 Cards in this Set
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Selective Metering |
- Take reading off main subject such as a persons face - Take reading off something grey - Bracketing |
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Factors that affect depth of field |
Aperture Length of Lens Subject to Camera Distance |
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What are you compensating for when you adjust white balance?
When would you use it? |
Colour cast by artificial light sources
Used in video Sports stadiums |
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What's the slowest shutter speed you should use?
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1/60 regardless
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Three ways to get shallow depth of field
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Long lens
Get close to subject
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Elements of composition
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- Triangles
- Diagonals - Patterns - Leading lines - Perspective - Framing - Rule of thirds |
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How to bounce flash
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- Halfway between you and subject
- Bounce card - Low ceiling - White or neutral coloured cieling |
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Why is bounce flash better?
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Reduces red eye Reduces shadows Reduces harsh light |
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What are the camera settings for bounce flash?
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400 ISO Matrix Metering 1/60 shutter speed |
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Why is fill flash used?
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To get rid of shadows and backlight
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How do you use fill flash
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1/200
Flash synchronizing |
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Why do we use 1/200 shutter speed for fill flash?
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Flash and shutter speed freeze motion...
small amount of flash requires higher shutter speed to freeze the subject |
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What is a spec shot?
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- Candid photo
- Not accompanied by story - Nearly always tells a story - Spec shots cannot be altered - Used to fill space - Slice of life |
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Three ways to avoid cutline mistakes
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- Never assume
- Get more information than you need - Triple check names |
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Two ways to shoot spec and get names
and problems with each |
Shoot first ask questions later
They may not consent Names first then shoot Harder to get candid *Use to shoot children |
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How do you shoot a speaking engagement?
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- Call organizers
- Get a copy of the speech - Show up early to get a good spot - Use external flash - Rule of thirds - Avoid microphone in face (shoot from side) - Try to capture emotion and motion - Get close to avoid flash having to work hard |
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How to take a good portrait
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- Window lighting
- Lighting kit - External or bounce flash |
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Four croppings
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- Full length
- 3/4 - above knee - Waist up - Shoulders up |
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Three expressions for portraits
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- Smile
- Half smile - Serious |
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Ways to make a portrait look better...
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- Adjust subjects accessories as needed - Shoot from above or sideways - Use simple background |
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For group shots
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- Get names before they move
- High angle - External flash - Eliminate dead space |
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Two ways of setting up an environment portrait
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Candid shot of subject in environment
- Getting rid of clutter allowed Posed photo looking at camera in front of environment - Always using rule of thirds |
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How do you get a good prop shot?
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- Shallow depth of field
- Have prop held in front of subject to get rid of dead space - Short lens makes prop look larger - Long lens brings subject and item look closer to each other |
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What is zone focusing?
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Focusing on an area and waiting for the subject to enter the shot
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How do you take a great sports or entertainment shot?
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- Use fast lens
- Use a wide aperture - Contact people running event go get pass allowing access close to stage - Get there early to get a good spot - No flash allowed |
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Steps to ensure you get a good picture at a house fire
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- Make presence known to authorities
- Keep out of the way - Respect orders - Don't use flash (Authorities wear reflective gear) - Shoot as much as possible - If you are first on scene call 911 |
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When shooting video with SLR what settings do we use for movie quality video?
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- 24 or 40 frames per second
- Set shutter speed to twice the frame rate - 1920 x 1080p - Always use manual focus - ISO kept low as possible for right exposure - White balance will depend on colour cast *Take a photo to test and adjust accordingly |
